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When the Fox Guards the Henhouse – Washington Certified Professional Guardian Board Ignores Evidence

When the Fox Guards the Henhouse – Washington Certified Professional Guardian Board Ignores Evidence

In 2017, Jeff Owen filed a grievance with the Washington State CPG Board which oversees the Certified Professional Guardian program in Washington. From their website at https://www.courts.wa.gov/guardianportal/index.cfm?fa=guardianportal.cpg is the statement:…

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021
TeresaOwen

Why Guardianship Reform?

We sometimes are asked why we are doing this -- why the blog, why testifying in legislative sessions, why contacting the media and why spend so much time and energy…

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020
TeresaOwen

Senior Avenues and Kristyan Calhoun Resignation Restores Peace to Family

Last year, we reported on the case of Joan Mesler.  You can read the full article here. Summary: Contentious family dynamics and possible exploitation of vulnerable adult LIMITED Guardianship ordered,…

May 8, 2020May 9, 2020
TeresaOwen

Updates on Dorothy Helm’s Case Against Her Former PoA, Senior Avenues and Kristyan Calhoun

This is an update to these blog posts: Dorothy Helm, Stripped of Possessions by Kristyan Calhoun, Senior Avenues Recap of Dorothy Helm's Case as of May A motion for partial…

December 6, 2019
TeresaOwen

Guardianship Abuse Focus — Senior Avenues and Joan Mesler

When a Guardian Comes Between a Mother and Son I don't think Rick Mesler will ever see his mother again. This is not his, nor his mother's choosing.  Neither is…

April 30, 2019February 22, 2020
TeresaOwen

Update: Dorothy Is Free From Guardianship But Not Out of the Woods

Hello and thanks for following the blog.  And thank you for the kind emails and words of support, it means so much! In our quest to advocate for victims of…

April 30, 2019
TeresaOwen
The Importance of Reviews

The Importance of Reviews

Hi there.  Just a quick note from the trenches here.  I wanted to share with you the important role of leaving reviews and how it's helped us to make an…

April 1, 2019
TeresaOwen
HB1259 – Guardianship Bill

HB1259 – Guardianship Bill

We did it.  Last week I wrote about some of our comments regarding HB1259.  We went to Olympia and testified. We specifically cited certain areas of the bill which we…

February 6, 2019
TeresaOwen
Bill 1259 – Guardianship Reform (Washington State Legislature) and Our Testimony

Bill 1259 – Guardianship Reform (Washington State Legislature) and Our Testimony

We've read Bill 1259 which has been proposed and will be brought before the House Committee on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019. There are some promising changes to Guardianship being proposed…

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019
TeresaOwen
Abuse Reform Washington CPG

When the Fox Guards the Henhouse – Washington Certified Professional Guardian Board Ignores Evidence

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021
TeresaOwen
Abuse

So, You Want to Fight a Guardianship, eh? Not in Washington State

January 6, 2021August 30, 2021
TeresaOwen
Abuse

Guardian Kristyan Calhoun Flees to Ecuador

January 5, 2021January 29, 2021
TeresaOwen
Abuse Reform

Why Guardianship Reform?

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020
TeresaOwen
Abuse Reform Washington CPG

When the Fox Guards the Henhouse – Washington Certified Professional Guardian Board Ignores Evidence

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021
TeresaOwen
Abuse

So, You Want to Fight a Guardianship, eh? Not in Washington State

January 6, 2021August 30, 2021
TeresaOwen

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  • So, You Want to Fight a Guardianship, eh? Not in Washington State
  • Guardian Kristyan Calhoun Flees to Ecuador
  • Why Guardianship Reform?
  • Senior Avenues and Kristyan Calhoun Resignation Restores Peace to Family

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